School of Thieves (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1986, School of Thieves is a comedy film directed by Neri Parenti, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Frenetic in its pacing and with miniscule character development, this trite slapstick farce stars three Italian comics - Paolo Villaggio, Lino Banfi, and Massimo Boldi as the idiot-nephews of a wealthy invalid (Enrico Maria Salerno). The uncle's plan is to teach the trio how to successfully steal for a living but the plan does not have a chance against their exaggerated ineptitude.
Who’s in it. School of Thieves stars Paolo Villaggio as Dalmazio Siraghi, Lino Banfi as Amalio Siraghi, Massimo Boldi as Egisto Siraghi and Enrico Maria Salerno as Zio Aliprando Siraghi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, School of Thieves has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch School of Thieves page.
If you liked it. Fans of School of Thieves tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch School of Thieves (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for School of Thieves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is School of Thieves worth watching?
- School of Thieves holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in School of Thieves?
- School of Thieves stars Paolo Villaggio, Lino Banfi, Massimo Boldi, Enrico Maria Salerno and Antonio Barrios.
- When was School of Thieves released?
- School of Thieves was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.